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Roxipen is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Other than this, Roxipen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Roxipen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Roxipen are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Roxipen have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Roxipen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Roxipen's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Roxipen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Roxipen related warnings section.
Roxipen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Roxipen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Roxipen is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Roxipen is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Roxipen is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Roxipen safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Roxipen on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Roxipen safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Roxipen for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Roxipen on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Roxipen. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Roxipen on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Roxipen. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Roxipen on the Heart?
Roxipen may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Roxipen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Roxipen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Roxipen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Roxipen is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Roxipen as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Roxipen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Roxipen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Roxipen
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Roxipen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Roxipen
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Roxipen.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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